By Shout! Web Strategy Melbourne ceo Michael Jenkins: Late last year Facebook launched Workplace a new enterprise version of the popular social networking site.
Arrivals & Departures: Acumen Republic strengthens leadership
Auckland & Wellington agency Acumen Republic has unveiled three senior appointments in both cities, replacing the management roles of chairman Michael Dunlop, who is stepping back.
New Chinese TV network debuts in Auckland

This Sunday sees the launch in Auckland of a new Chinese television channel that will feature locally produced content, in addition to overseas sourced material, and will set a new standard for Chinese broadcasting in New Zealand.
Mélanie can do it and will do it
French indie agency GloryParis has broken new ground by appointing a young woman with Down’s Syndrome to present the weather forecast on French national tv channel France 2.
EU launches global creative-content reuse tech project for SMEs

Axis Thursday sold out!
Kiwi comedian Brendhan Lovegrove will handle the emcee chores at 2017’s biggest creative advertising event – Thursday’s CAANZ Axis Awards.
Unfettered Kiwi creativity
McDonald’s goofs as Yanks confuse Ireland with England & Scotland
The long arm of Mcdonald’s appears to have reached around the world to kill its US-produced TVC for a new Irish-themed product called McDonald’s Shamrock Shake – which is being ridiculed globally for its un-Irishness.
Horizon water tank opens in Auckland
Kumeu Film Studio has unveiled its ocean horizon tank, just 26km from Queen Street, via Highway 16. NZ will be just the fifth tank location in the world (there are already multiple installations in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Malta and Australia).
The Pond turns 10, celebrates with new branding

Creative & digital talent agency The Pond is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month with a new brand and a special offer for clients.